Richmond Road is in Derby and in Derby district. DE23 8PY is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derby South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, Derby, DE23 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE23 8NN, DE23 8PX, DE23 8NP, DE23 8PU, DE23 8RA, DE23 8HG, DE23 8HP, DE23 8QZ, DE23 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE23 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE23 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 33.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 50.6% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.8% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DE23 8PY this area, 37.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 37.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 58.9% | 57.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 54.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -68.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 57.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 57.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.8% | 32.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 27.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 57% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 29.8% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 4.6% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 1.8% | -22.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 9.8% | 46.2% | -36.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 77.2% | 6.5% | 70.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 190.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Arboretum and the 132nd highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Richmond Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-06-07 | £167,155 |
| 73 Richmond Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-01-12 | £109,612 |
| 75 Richmond Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-01-12 | £103,454 |
| 55 Richmond Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £68,200 | 2019-09-02 | £90,904 |
| 85 Richmond Road, Derby, City Of Derby Terraced, an established residential building | £57,950 | 2019-07-29 | £78,044 |
The percentage of student residents living in DE23 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Primary School Corden Street , DE23 8GP | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 1out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Gordon Road , DE23 6WR | 2out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,520 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirch Masala | 83-85 Pear Tree Road | 219 yd | |
| Yanni's Desserts / Luxe Desserts | 87 Pear Tree Road | 232 yd | |
| Kuchina Sadecka | 53 St Thomas Road | 297 yd | |
| Star Chai Hut & Restaurant | 32 Pear Tree Road | 344 yd | |
| Shawarma 4 You | 9 Pear Tree Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Arms | 1 St Thomas Road | 215 yd | |
| A1 Snooker Club | New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street | 394 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn (Kitchen) | 155 St Thomas Road | 480 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Bar | 264 Normanton Road | 574 yd | |
| Derby Clarion Social Club And Institute Ltd | 32 Loudon Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laxmi Sweet Centre | 173 Pear Tree Road | 154 yd | |
| Haroons Take Away | 185 Pear Tree Road | 154 yd | |
| Flame'O | 111-113 Pear Tree Road | 185 yd | |
| Marie Lane Gold | 89 Pear Tree Road | 225 yd | |
| Dessert Hub | 83b Pear Tree Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Shop | 1 Yates Street | 189 yd | |
| Food Mart Supermarket | 85 St Thomas Road | 361 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons (Goldens Derby Ltd) | 48-60 Pear Tree Road | 374 yd | |
| Sirava Food Store | 61 Clarence Road | 769 yd | |
| Super O'shee Market | 166a Normanton Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School DOVER STREET | 384 yd | |
| Merlin Abc And Fitness Centre (Closed) Shaftesbury Crescent | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| The Sherwin Club HARRINGTON STREET | 569 yd | |
| Arboretum Park Rosehill Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre ASHE PLACE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| The Gym (Derby) SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK SOUTHGATE RETAIL PARK NORMANTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.